Accounting

Most employers require a candidate to have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a
related field. Certification within a specific field of accounting improves job prospects.
Many accountants become Certified Public Accountants (CPAs).

At Cal Lutheran, the curriculum provides a careful balance of accounting practice
and theory, and consists of:

A solid liberal arts core

A carefully selected set of business-related classes

Intensive work in all aspects of accounting

Preparation for graduate studies and the CPA exam

Employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 13 percent from now to
2022, about as fast as the average for all occupations. In general, employment growth
of accountants and auditors is expected to be closely tied to the health of the overall
economy. As the economy grows, accountants will continue to be needed to prepare and
examine financial records. In 2012, the median annual wage for accountants and auditors
was $63,550.*